Jeremy Murphy, 41, said: “Everything was fine when we were doing the work for free. But it wasn’t on. I broke my toe doing the sort in the depot and thankfully it wasn’t a serious injury. But if it was, I’d be forced to go off with no pay. I get no sick pay or other rights as a self-employed driver.

“The whole operation was only happening because of us working for free.”

Couriers at the Auchinleck depot say they make have to quit because of the decision (Image: Sunday Mail)